the catholic community of holy ghost

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
OF HOLY GHOST
Welcomes
You to Worship
Bienvenidos a Nuestra
Comunidad Catolica
Redemptorists
Established 1946
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Closed-Cerrado: Noon-1:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Website: holyghostchurch.net
6921 CHETWOOD
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77081
713-668-0463
First Sunday of Lent
REDEMPTORIST STAFF
Rev. Jaime Arrambide, C.Ss.R., Pastor
Rev. Eugene Batungbacal, C.Ss.R. Parochial Vicar
Rev. Steve Benden, C.Ss.R., Parochial Vicar
Rev. John Gouger, C.Ss.R., Parochial Vicar
Rev. Andrew Thompson, C.Ss.R. Parochial Vicar
Rev. Peter Voelker, C.Ss.R., Parochial Vicar
Brother Patrick Concidine, C.Ss.R.
Deacon: Mr. Robert Brueggerhoff
PARISH PHONE NUMBERS:
School Office…………..713-668-5327
Parish Fax……………...713-661-4645
Hispanic Ministry ……. 713-668-8681
Email: [email protected]
February 26, 2012
MASS SCHEDULE HORARIO DE LAS MISAS
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. (English)
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. (English)
Domingo: 8:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Weekdays: 8:10 a.m. (English)
Saturday: 8:10 a.m. (English)
Entresemana: 7:30 p.m. Martes y 7:00 p.m. Lunes,
Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes (Spanish)
HEARING IMPAIRED: Tune to 98.7 FM
PASTORAL STAFF
PARISH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Sr. Judy Scheffler, S.S.N.D. . . . . . . . . .713-668-5327
HISPANIC MINISTRY
Norma Basurto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-668-8681
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Marilynn Wilson.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-668-8001
MUSIC COORDINATOR
Barbara Cote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-0463
ADULT EDUCATION
Maria Crawford.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-0463
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Kenneth Soledad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-201-2142
FINANCE COUNCIL
Mark Mateker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-665-0077
SAMARITAN MINISTRY. . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-0463
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. and After Weekday Masses
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
BAPTISMS
Tienen que inscribirse primero
Las Clases: 1st Domingo del mes. . . . . . . . . . . .12:00- 5:00 pm
Los Bautismos: Todos los meses Sáb. 10:00am Dom.:3:00pm
You must call the office to register for Baptism Classes
Classes will be held four times a year . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
Baptisms will be celebrated monthly. . . . . . . . . . 3:00 p.m.
MATRIMONY
Contact the office 6 months before the wedding date
Avisen la oficina 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
VISITA A LOS ENFERMOS
Notify the office when someone is seriously ill
Informen la oficina si hay enfermos para una visita
QUINCEAÑERAS
Llame al - 713-668-8681
Please fill out “Parish Census Form”
SPECIAL DEVOTIONS
¡BIENVENIDOS NUEVOS MIEMBROS!
Favor de llenar la Forma “Parish Census”
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
Please call the Rectory Office - 713-668-0463
ADORACION NOCTURNA AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO:
Cada tercer Sábado del mes 10:00pm-5:00am
Perpetual Help Novena: Every Tuesday - 6:45 p.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - 7:00 p.m.
Novena del Perpetuo Socorro: Miércoles después de Misa
de - 7:00 p.m.
Grupo de Oración: Lunes y Miércoles después de Misa
de 7:00 p.m.
Prayer Group: Wednesdays - Religious Ed. Room - 7:00 - 9:00
p.m.
Daily Rosary after the 8:10 a.m. Mass
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First Sunday of Lent
February 26, 2012
“ Your ways, O LORD, make
known to me; teach me your paths.”
- Psalm 25:4
REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL
Lent is the time of year we devote to scrutinizing our lives in the light of our baptism into the death and resurrection of Jesus. Today’s readings are a nice shorthand catechism of what our baptized lives mean. As Noah passed through the waters of the flood to a
covenant with God, so did we enter into a covenant, a promised relationship with God through our baptism. Peter’s letter gives an
explicit explanation of what our baptism means: it is an appeal we make to God for a clear conscience. How do we obtain this clear
conscience? The words proclaimed by Jesus immediately following his temptation show us the way: “Repent, and believe in the
gospel” (Mark 1:15). It might be a good spiritual exercise to keep these readings before us throughout the entire season of Lent, a
means to help us return to a life lived by our baptismal promises.
“GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST ”
LENTEN SCHEDULE
2012 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Thank you for answering the call to express God’s love and
compassion through your commitment to this year’s Diocesan
Services Fund. Catholics throughout our Archdiocesan Church
are uniting in faith, sharing their blessing and giving gifts in
Christ’s name. If you have not yet responded, we urge you to
consider offering your commitment at this time; each gift helps.
With every parishioner’s meaningful participation, we will succeed in reaching our goal of $65,000.00 and provide hope and
help for those among us who are most in need. If you prefer to
donate online, visit archgh.org/dsf/Donate.
Guidelines For Lenten Observance
Good Friday - is day of fast and abstinence.
Fridays during Lent - are days of abstinence.
Fasting - binds all persons who have completed their 18th
birthday through those who have completed their 59th year,
unless prevented by poor health. On days of fast, one full meal
is allowed. Two other meals sufficient to maintain strength,
may be taken according to one’s own needs. Eating between
meals is not allowed although fluids may be taken.
Abstinence - binds all persons who have completed their 14th
birthday, unless prevented by poor health. On days of abstinence, the consumption of meat is not allowed. The Church
strongly encourages the observance of Friday abstinence, but
failure to do so is not regarded as sinful.
Religious Education News
The children in our religious education
programs soon will be busy preparing
candy filled eggs for the Easter Egg
Hunt. We need plastic eggs and small,
wrapped candy to put inside. We want to
start as soon as possible, because every
year we need to lay more eggs. Please
bring your donations to the Church Office.
Weekday Masses - Monday - Friday - 8:10
am & 12:10 pm
Anointing of the Sick - Wednesday March 28th at 8:10 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30
pm. There will be priests available to hear confessions in English & Spanish. Confessions will also be heard after the 8:10
am weekday Masses and 3:30 - 4:30 pm on Saturday.
Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction - Every Friday after
morning Mass until 6:00 pm.
Way of the Cross - Fridays during Lent - 6:00 pm (English)
7:30 pm (Spanish) following the 7:00 pm Mass.
If you would like to come during the day, you may pick up a
pamphlet from the rectory office and say the Way of the Cross
in the church or in the park.
HOLY GHOST CHURCH
Spiritual Renewal Series
You are invited to a presentation of:
Fr. Byron Miller, C.Ss.R.
Monday, March 5th, 2012
7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M
Holy Ghost Hall
With the theme:
“Redemptorist Saints - Miracles Happen”
2012 BISHOP RIZZOTTO GOLF CLASSIC
Mark your calendar for the 2012 Bishop Vincent M. Rizzotto
Annual Golf Classic, to be held Thursday, March 8th at the
Black Horse Golf Club. Tee time is at 12:30 pm. This annual
charity golf event is a salute to both Bishop Rizzotto’s passion
for the game and the desire to support the work of St. Dominic
Village. This golf tournament raises significant funds to support the resident programs at St. Dominic Village, the only
Catholic retirement and long-term care facility in the Archdioce. To register on line: www.bishoprizzottoclassic.com or
contact St. Dominic Village at 713-741-8722
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MASS
INTENTIONS
FOR THE
WEEK
Sunday, February 26
7:00 - For the People
8:15 - In Thanksgiving
10:00 - Kathy Morley+
11:30 - Special Intention
1:30- Rosa Aurora Ramírez+
5:00 - Dominga García+
Monday, February 27
8:10 - Harland Hundley+
12:10 - Perfecto Aguilar+
7:00 - Ofelia Felix+
Tuesday, February 28
8:10 - Donald McCaleb+
12:10 - Special Intention
7:30 - Deceased members of
Fernando Merchan Family
Wednesday, February 29
8:10 - Eutimio+ & Antonieta
Ruiz+
12:10 - Jack Langan Family+
7:00 - Antonia Poz
Thursday, March 1
8:10 - Mary Tran Suong
12:10 - Special Intention
7:00 - Laura Aguilar+
Friday, March 2
8:10 - Nicholas Garbarino+
12:10 - J. Trant E. Iunalio
7:00 - Jesús Alonzo Huerta
Saturday, March 3
8:10 - Anselmo Esquivel+
5:00 - Lloyd & Eunice Dore+
Sunday, March 4
7:00 - For the People
8:15 - Cesar Zúniga
10:00 - Carl Poling+
11:30 - Cita Ann Little+
1:30 - María del Carmen
Euceda+
5:00 - Francisco Cordero+ &
Juan Pablo II+
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
UP-COMING EVENTS
2012-2013 REGISTRATION - Holy Ghost school is now
accepting new students for the 2012-2013 school year. Families may pick up the registration packet at any time between
7:30 am - 3:30 pm in the school office, Monday through Friday.
There are openings on all grade levels from PK3 through the
8th Grade. Forms for tuition assistance are also available in the
school office.
CATCH THE SPIRIT AUCTION DINNER - Our annual
Auction Dinner will take place on Saturday, March 24th here in
the Community Center. Please reserve this date on your calendar now. Invitations will be coming to you in the mail.
HOLY GHOST SCHOOL
FRIDAY LENTEN FISH FRY
All are invited to Holy Ghost School’s
annual Friday Lenten Fish Fry from 5:00
to 7:00 pm in the Community Center.
Tickets may be purchased ahead of time - adult $6.00 - children $5.00 in the school or rectory office. Each ticket will be
$1.00 more if purchased at the door. A drink and a dessert will
come with the meal. Looking forward to seeing you there.
HOLY GHOST ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT
THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ESPECIALLY: Efren & Cecilia
Batungbacal, parents of Fr. Eugene Batungbacal, C.Ss.R.;
Marlene Barrizkman, sister of Malinda Cully; Francelia
Becerra; George Bergen; Ronnie Crank, son of Martha
Crank; Louis Cashiola, brother of Ann Cashiola; Will Dugas,
nephew of Joe Mumbach; Jo Scalise, wife of James; Toan
Hyunhn; Nancy Gaffney; Joseph Langan; Lupe Lopez;
Mary Beth Murphy; John Patrick Pike; Helen Yawn,
mother of Diane Yezak; Mark Yezak, son of Diane & Gene
Yezak, and, all those who are sick and homebound.
THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, ESPECIALLY:
Carl Ray Hammond, son of Jimmie & Elizabeth Hammond.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
As of 02/21/12
Church Construction/Parking Lot
Capital Campaign Income
New Balance
HOLY GHOSTSCHOOL NEWS
$1,100,000.00
$ 809,871.31
$ 290,128.69
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday:
Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32
Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12
Friday:
Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26
Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48
Sunday:
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116;
Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10
Saturday March 17, 2012, 8:30am - 3:30pm
“THE HOLY SPIRIT MOVES US”
Fr. Eugene Batungbacal, C.Ss.R. is excited
to be able to share the Holy Spirit with you
at this one day event. This will be a great
way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and continue your prayerful journey thru Lent. The
Women’s Prayer Group is also praying for
you. Don’t forget to sign up for the Retreat.
We need a head count for lunch. To register you may also call
Diana Bielamowicz at 713-668-9968 or Yolanda Morris at 713772-2097. “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the
Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25)
2012 Black And Indian Mission Collection
Second Collection
This Sunday the annual Collection for 2012 Black and Indian
Missions will be taken up at all the masses Your financial contribution helps to support catholic communities on reservations,
in rural areas and inner cities. Your donation funds evangelization programs to strengthen the faith, continue the legacy and
share the mission with children and adults here in the United
States. Go www.blackandindianmission.org for more information.
GENTLE REMINDER
Out of consideration for others, we ask that you refrain from receiving communion from the cup if you
have a cold or the flu.
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Primer Domingo de Cuaresma
26 de Febrero 2012
“Descúbrenos, Señor, tus
caminos guíanos con la verdad de
tu doctrina ” - Salmo 25:4
ARREPIÉNTANSE Y CREAN EN EL EVANGELIO
La Cuaresma es la época del año que dedicamos a examinar nuestras vidas a la luz de nuestro Bautismo en la muerte y Resurrección
de Jesús. Las lecturas de hoy son un catecismo abreviado de lo que significa estar bautizados. Como Noé pasó por las aguas del diluvio a una alianza con Dios, así también nosotros entramos en una alianza, una relación con Dios, mediante nuestro Bautismo. La
carta de Pedro da una explicación explícita de lo que nuestro Bautismo significa: un llamamiento que hacemos a Dios para que nos
dé una conciencia tranquila. ¿Cómo podemos obtener esta conciencia tranquila? Las palabras proclamadas por Jesús inmediatamente
después de su tentación nos muestran cómo: Arrepiéntanse y crean en el Evangelio” (Marcos 1:15). Podría ser un buen ejercicio
espiritual mantener estas lecturas ante nosotros durante todo el tiempo de Cuaresma, un medio que nos ayude a volver a una vida
vivida por las promesas bautismales.
HORARIO DE CUARESMA
Misas - Lunes a Viernes 7:00 pm
Unción de los Enfermos
- Jueves 29 de Marzo a las
7:00 pm.
Confesiones - Miércoles 28 de Marzo a las 7:30 pm.
Adoración Eucarística y Bendición - Todos los
Viernes de las 9:00 hasta las 6:00 pm.
Vía Crucis
- Viernes de cuaresma - 7:30 pm después de la
misa de las 7:00 pm.
Si usted desea hacer el vía crucis individual durante la semana,
puede recoger una hoja con las estaciones en la oficina.
“VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO”
FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2012
Dios bendiga a cada uno de ustedes quienes generosamente han
contribuido al sostenimiento del Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos. Si usted ha escuchado el llamado de Dios y, aún no ha
respondido, por favor, hágalo hoy. Para donar en línea, por
favor visite arch.org/dsf/Donate. Ayúdenos a obtener nuestra
meta parroquial de $65,000.00.
GRUPO DE APOYO PARA
PAREJAS JOVENES
Las reuniones son los sábados de 7:00 - 9:00 pm es una reunión
donde se habla de ti y de tu pareja y tus hijos. Si deseas más
información favor de llamar a Domingo y María Pérez al 281642-6164 .
GRUPOS DE JOVENES
El Grupo de Jóvenes Aprendiendo a Vivir les invita a su reunión los domingos después de la Misa de 1:30 pm. Jóven,
Señorita, te esperamos; que no te digan que no te cuenten,
porque te mienten. Ven y verás.
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Construcción iglesia/parqueo
Dinero de la Campaña Capital
Dinero que se debe
$1,100,000.00
-$ 809,871.31
$ 290,128.69
GUIA PARA LA CUARESMA
Viernes Santo - Es día de ayuno y abstinencia.
Viernes de Cuaresma - Son días de abstinencia.
Ayuno - Es para personas que han cumplido 18 años hasta los
que han cumplido 59 años, a menos que tengan condiciones de
salud. En días de ayuno, una comida completa es permitida. Y
dos comidas pequeñas que le permitan mantener sus fuerzas
pueden hacerse de acuerdo a las necesidades de cada persona.
Comer entre comidas no es permitido, pero si tomar líquidos.
Abstinencia - Es para todas las personas que han cumplido 14
años, a menos que tengan problemas de salud. En días de abstinencia no es permitido comer carne. Durante los Viernes de
Cuaresma no se debe comer carne, pero si lo hace no es un pecado.
PARA CASARSE POR LA IGLESIA
Hay preparación matrimonial el Sábado 3 de Marzo, 2012 a
las 8:30 am en la oficina parroquial. Es para los novios, o
personas ya casadas por el civil o viviendo juntos sin bendición
de Dios. Para mayor información llame al 713-668-0463.
IGLESIA CATOLICA HOLY GHOST
Ministerio de Apologética
Estan invitados a tomar un curso de Defensa de la Fe. Los
Sábados de las 7:00pm - 9:00pm en el Centro Pastoral. Para
mayor información puede comunicarse con: René Gómez al
832-417-1910, Erika Guerrero 832-546-1649 y Santiago Puac
al 832-410-3010.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ma 25:31-46
Martes:
Is 55:10-11; Ma 6:7-15
Miércoles: Jon 3:1-10; Lc 11:29-32
Jueves:
Est C: 12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12
Viernes: Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26
Sábado: Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48
Domingo: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Sal 116 (115);
Rom 8:31b-34; Mc 9:2-10
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Ministerio Hispano
Norma Basurto
713-668-8681
Oficina Parroquial:
713-668-0463
Lunes a Viernes: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 pm.
Sábado y Domingo: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
GRUPOS LITÚRGICOS:
GRUPOS de CRECIMIENTO:
MINISTROS de EUCARISTÍA
Juan y Delmy Chávez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-964-4702
LECTORES de ADULTOS
Daysi Esquivel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
832-656-6471
LECTORES de JOVENES
Eric y Maricela Castro. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 832-896-9595
Julio Ramírez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-723-3410
GRUPO “APPRENDIENDO a VIVIR”
Julio Cesar García . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-388-0956
CRECIMIENTO de JOVENES
Guillermo Rivera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-630-3427
CORO DE MISA JUVENIL
Oswaldo Almazán. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CRECIMIENTO de ADULTOS:
832-830-6673
GRUPO de ADOLESCENTES
BIENVENIDA GRUPO JÓVENES
Perla Vera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-352-5394
Esperanza Osorio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-257-3990
LEGION de MARIA
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN/COORDINADOR:
Dalia Huerta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-564-1871
Ana Callejas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-641-4864
OTROS:
Rolendio Anzueto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-410-3040
Julio Cubías ………………………………..713-823-3455
GRUPO DE INTERCESION
CORO del GRUPO de ORACIÓN
Sofía Mejía . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 713-823-3455
Grupo Ríos de Agua Viva
Edwin Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-460-2868
PAREJAS SAGRADA FAMILIA
CATECISMO—Presidenta
Domingo y María Pérez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-642-6164
281-933-6048
GRUPO de ORACIÓN JUVENIL
Armando Rodríguez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-628-2332
CRISTO ES LA UNICA ESPERANZA
Celso Tacam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-518-9939
Norma Basurto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-8681
QUINCEAÑERAS
Norma Basurto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-8681